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Table 2 Drugs with anticholinergic activity commonly used in older people
| Type of drug | Example |
|---|---|
| Antihistamine | Hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine |
| Antispasmodic | Alverine, hyoscyamine |
| Tricyclic antidepressant | Amitriptyline |
| Benzodiazepine | Lorazepam |
| Analgesic | Codeine |
| Antiarrhythmic | Digoxin |
| Diuretic | Furosemide |
| Antiparkinsonian | Orphenadrine, benzatropine (more often used in US than UK) |
| Bladder stabiliser | Oxybutynin |
| Brochodilator | Theophylline |
